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| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | WBEZ | The Rundown: Gen X icon remixes Mother Goose | https://www.wbez.org/wbez-newsletter/2026/08/21/the-rundown-gen-x-icon-remixes-mother-goose | _Good afternoon, and happy Friday! I’m enthralled by my colleague_ [ __Pat Nabong’s photos_ _ ][3] _from the Illinois State Fair, running through this weekend in Springfield. Here’s what else you need to know today._ ### **1.** [ **_Mother Goose gets a Natalie Merchant makeover_ ** ][4] When I was … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | WBEZ | Illinois Democrats, Republicans seek political momentum at state fair - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/wbez-news/2026/08/21/illinois-democrats-republicans-seek-political-momentum-at-state-fair | Democrats are looking to reelect Gov. JB Pritzker, replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and weather a sexual harassment scandal confronting House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Republicans are trying to exploit Welch’s crisis, blame Pritzker for rising household costs and overcome a possible Democratic wave across the country this fall. … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | NBC Local | In a world full of Pumpkin Spice Lattes, McDonald's launches a different fall drink | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/in-a-world-full-of-pumpkin-spice-lattes-mcdonalds-launches-a-different-fall-drink/3978482/ | Fall hasn't arrived quite yet, but when it comes to seasonal flavors, pumpkin spice has many people talking once again. While pumpkin spice may be the fall flavor many crave, it's not the only seasonal option. With its newest beverage, McDonald's is rolling out a unique flavor that stays true … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | NBC Local | Severe thunderstorm watches, warnings in effect across Chicago area as storms move in | https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/severe-thunderstorm-watches-warnings-in-effect-across-chicago-area-as-storms-move-in/3978565/ | Severe thunderstorm warnings were in effect for some Chicago-area counties Friday afternoon as much of the region was placed under a severe thunderstorm watch that lasts for hours. Severe thunderstorms capable of producing "all types of severe weather," including "large hail and tornadoes" was spotted near Genoa and was moving … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | NBC Local | Boater charged with first-degree murder in deadly Fox River crash | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/boater-charged-with-first-degree-murder-in-deadly-mchenry-county-crash/3978587/ | **_Editor's note: The video in the player above is from a previous report._ ** The boater accused of being under the influence during a deadly crash on the Fox River in July has been charged with first-degree murder. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][5] … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | NBC Local | ‘You smell it': Sewage bubbling up in yards amid power outages in NW Indiana | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/you-smell-it-sewage-bubbling-up-in-yards-amid-power-outages-in-nw-indiana/3978625/ | From sewage bubbling up in yards to makeshift bathrooms and showers, in parts of northwest Indiana, the power outages are hitting even harder. Eleven days into the outages that could last at least two weeks and sewage and water problems are adding to the struggles of many. Stream NBC 5 … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Illinois man sentenced to 14 years for distributing child sexual abuse material | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-man-sentenced-14-years-distributing-child-sexual-abuse-material | ![][1] article Kristofer Ray McMullen | Kane County State's Attorney's Office #### The Brief * * A South Elgin man pleaded guilty to disseminating child sexual abuse material and agreed to a 14-year prison sentence. * Prosecutors said Kristofer McMullen sent a video depicting a child younger than 13 to … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | Rhythm World brings tap history to Columbia College Chicago’s Dance Center | https://columbiachronicle.com/arts-culture/rhythm-world-brings-tap-history-to-columbia-college-chicagos-dance-center/ | For five days, tap dancers of all experience levels gathered at Columbia College Chicago’s Dance Center to learn, perform and celebrate the history of a dance form deeply rooted in Chicago. Now in its 36th year, Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s Rhythm World featured classes, workshops and four showcases from Aug. … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Thousands in Northwest Indiana still don't have power after storms. Here's what to know. | https://chicago.suntimes.com/weather/northwest-indiana-gary-no-power-storm-recovery | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][19] * [ Facebook ][20] * [ Bluesky ][21] * [ Email ][22] * [ Reddit ][23] * [ Flipboard ][24] Northwest Indiana residents continue suffering after back-to-back storms devastated the state last week. Near-100 mph winds and torrential downpours … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Review: Ricky Martin shows why he’s still the king of Latin pop in Ravinia debut | https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/08/21/review-ricky-martin-shows-why-hes-still-the-king-of-latin-pop-in-ravinia-debut | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][10] * [ Facebook ][11] * [ Bluesky ][12] * [ Email ][13] * [ Reddit ][14] * [ Flipboard ][15] Ricky Martin had just 30 seconds at this year’s Super Bowl performance to remind the world of his importance … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Allegedly impaired motorist causes wreck that killed motorcyclist on DuSable Lake Shore Drive: police report | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/08/21/allegedly-impaired-motorist-causes-wreck-that-killed-motorcyclist-on-dusable-lake-shore-drive-police-report | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] An allegedly intoxicated 25-year-old motorist was spotted pouring a bottle of liquid into Lake Michigan after plowing into a … |
| View Article | 5:01 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Ryan the Person carries the south side into every set | https://chicagoreader.com/music/city-of-win-music-chicago/ryan-person-dj-drummer-south-side-sounds-soul-saturday-luv/ | ![a head-and-shoulders color portrait of a smiling Ryan the Person against a white backdrop; he wears a black baseball cap, glasses with blocky amber frames, a black Mike Tyson T-shirt with "Iron Mike" in the Iron Maiden font][1] Ryan the Person Credit: ThoughtPoet for Chicago Reader _City of Win is … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | Capitol Fax | Reader comments closed until next Thursday | https://capitolfax.com/2026/08/21/reader-comments-closed-until-next-thursday/ | * Isabel and I are taking a few days off next week, so we’ll see you [ Thursday ][1] … Come on home No you don’t have to Be alone [1]: https://youtu.be/nXbEFTv9zr0?si=GC-rgMtsfYCSn1dU |
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| View Article | 5 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Sister Jean, Loyola’s Late Beloved Chaplain, Immortalized With Bronze Statue On Campus | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/21/sister-jean-loyolas-late-beloved-chaplain-immortalized-with-bronze-statue-on-campus/ | ROGERS PARK — As a new batch of first-year students flock to Loyola University’s Lake Shore Campus for the beginning of a new school year, the absence of the school’s iconic Sister Jean is palpable. The late basketball chaplain died in October at 106, just weeks after retiring from her … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | ABC Local | Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat after Mavs buy out deal: ESPN sources | https://abc7.com/post/klay-thompson-expected-sign-heat-mavs-buy-deal-espn-sources/19714761/ | DALLAS -- Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday. Thompson, 36, was due to make $17.5 million in the final season of his contract with the Mavericks, who announced … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | ABC Local | Khloé Kardashian "protects" friends on Hulu's new show, 'The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project' | https://abc7.com/post/khlo-kardashian-protects-friends-hulus-new-show-girls-project/19714748/ | "These are me and my sisters O.G. girlfriends who know where all the bodies are buried." Reality TV star Khloé Kardashian is offering fans an inside look at her closest circle of friends in Hulu's new series, "The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project." Included in the cast are longtime Kardashian … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | ABC Local | Jurors deliberating in murder trial for woman accused of killing Bradley police sergeant | https://abc7chicago.com/post/jurors-deliberating-trial-xandria-harris-charged-death-bradley-police-sgt-marlene-rittmanic-wounding-tyler-bailey/19714914/ | KANKAKEE, Ill. (WLS) -- Jurors are deliberating in Kankakee in the murder trial of the woman charged in the death of one Bradley police sergeant and serious wounding of another. Closing arguments were delayed Friday after a juror was dismissed. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | ABC Local | Trump says Ed Martin, pardon attorney, is departing DOJ | https://abc7chicago.com/story/trump-says-ed-martin-pardon-attorney-is-departing-doj/19714925/ | President Donald Trump announced Friday that Ed Martin, pardon attorney at the Department of Justice, is leaving his post. "Ed is now leaving to go outside to fight Legal Battles for the upcoming Midterm Election, and the Presidential Election of 2028. I know he will do an outstanding job, ensure … |
| View Article | 5 p.m. | August 21, 2026 | ABC Local | ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller: Aug. 21, 2026 | https://abc7chicago.com/post/abc7-sports-overtime-chicago-bears-face-cincinnati-bengals-cubs-white-sox-crosstown-classic-illinois-high-school-football/19714845/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Watch "ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller" live Fridays at 5:30 and 8 p.m., and Saturday mornings at 4:30 a.m. on ABC7 Chicago's 24/7 stream. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][14] The Chicago Bears are in Cincinnati for a scrimmage … |